title: Effects of a 12-wk whole-body vibration based intervention to improve type 2 diabetes.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To test the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of a 12-wk whole body vibration (WBV) intervention on glycemic control, lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors and functional capacity among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in a primary care context.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifty non-insulin dependent T2DM patients were randomized 1:1 to an intervention group that, in addition to standard care, received a 12-wk WBV intervention, and a control group receiving only standard care (from February 2012 through May 2012). Outcomes, including glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood glucose, lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., cholesterol, triglycerides, lipoproteins, LDL/HDL and atherogenic index) and functional capacity were measured at baseline and after the 12-wk intervention.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After intervention, there was a reduction in HbA1c and fasting blood glucose when compared to the control group, with a mean difference in change scores between groups of -0.55% (95% CI -0.15 to -0.76) and -33.95 mm/dl (95% CI -51.38 to -3.47), respectively. Similarly, most lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., cholesterol, triglycerides and atherogenic index) were also reduced (p<0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A 12-wk WBV intervention in a primary care context is feasible, safe and effective in improving glycemic profile, lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors and functional capacity among T2DM patients.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  ACTRN12613000021774.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address: b.delpozocruz@auckland.ac.nz.
authors.forename: Borja
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: del Pozo-Cruz
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Seville, Seville, 5, Spain.
authors.forename: Rosa M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Alfonso-Rosa
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Seville, Seville, 5, Spain.
authors.forename: Jesus
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: del Pozo-Cruz
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Seville, Seville, 5, Spain.
authors.forename: Borja
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sañudo
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Performance Studies, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, 6, USA.
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012307:Risk Factors; D014732:Vibration
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D008055:Lipids
keywords: Diabetic patients; Exercise therapy; Glycemic control; Prevention therapy; Vibration therapy